Giambattista Avellino

Giambattista Avellino (born 18 November 1957) is an Italian director and screenwriter.

Life and career Born in Livorno, Avellino started his career as a comic book writer, collaborating with the magazines Skorpio and Lanciostory. He debuted as a screenwriter in 1991, for the Aldo Lado's TV-miniseries La stella del parco.

After an intense career on television, Avellino signed his first screenplay for a theatrically released film in 2002, for the Ficarra e Picone's vehicle Nati stanchi. His collaboration with the Sicilian comedy duo continued with Il 7 e l'8 and La matassa, both which they co-directed.

Selected filmography Screenwriter Nati stanchi (2002) Easy! (2011)

Director and screenwriter Il 7 e l'8 (2007) La matassa (2009) Some Say No (2011)